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 Centre Events


Safe Surfin For Seniors - May 17

Where: The Centre of Elgin
When: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
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 Elgin Public Museum


Three Sisters Garden - May 16

Where: Elgin Public Museum
When: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Cost: The program is free to the public. Please contact the Museum for reservations.
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PAWS-Lucy Ladybugs - May 19

Where: Elgin Public Museum
When: 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Cost: Fee: $10 per child, $8 EPM members
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Bison Feeding in Lords Park - May 26

Where: Elgin Public Museum
When: 7:00 p.m.-8:30 a.m.
Cost: Fee: $2/Adult, $1/Child, Members Free
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 Preservation Month


"The New York Orphan Who Built Chicago, the Story of DeWitt Clinton Creiger" - May 17
Sponsored by the Elgin Area Genealogical Society and Gail Borden Public Library.

Where: Gail Borden Public Library
When: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: no
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International Museum Day and Presentation on Painted Ladies of the Victorian Era - May 17
Bring your lunch and the museum will provide drinks and dessert.

Where: Elgin Historical Museum
When: 12:00 noon
Cost: free to members
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7th Annual Bowl for Preservation Event - May 18
3 games of bowling, shoe rental, dinner and dessert. Drinks extra.
Sponsored by ABODE

Where: Elgin Lanes
When: 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Cost: $25/person, $20/child under 18, Kids 5 and under free
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Bluff Spring Fen Workday and Orchid Walk - May 19
All are welcome to participate in prairie restoration activities. Wear sturdy shoes.
At 10:30 a.m., join in for a guided walk of the fen to see the orchids and other spring flowers.

Where: Bluff City Cemetery
When: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
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Bluff Spring Fen workday and Orchid Walk - May 19
All are welcome to participate in prairie restoration activities. Wear sturdy shoes.

Where: Bluff Spring Fen
When: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
10:30 a.m. - guided walk of the fen
Cost: no
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175th Anniversary Tour of the 1st Methodist Church - May 20
Join the congregation to celebrate the 175th anniversary with a tour followed by an organ concert.

Where: 1st United Methodist Church
When: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: no
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175th Anniversary Tour of the 1st United Methodist Church - May 20
Join the congregation in celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the 1st United Methodist Church with a tour followed by an organ concert.

Where: 1st United Methodist Church
When: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
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Walking Tour of the Burnidge Forest Preserve - May 20
a 90-minute walking tour of the flacial features and habitats of the forest preserve.

Where: Burnidge Forest Preserve
When: 1:30 p.m. --meet in parking lot off of Coombs Road
Cost: no
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Walking Tour of the Burnidge Forest Preserve - May 20
A 90-minute walking tour of the glacial features and habitats of Burnidge Forest Preserve lead by Mary Alice Masonick. Elgin's Burnidge Forest Preserve abounds with the evidence of glacial features such as kettles and moraines.

Where: Burnidge Forest Preserve
When: 1:30 p.m.
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Small-town Heritage: Life in Illinois Communities, 1870-1920 - May 24
John Hallwas discusses environments, townscapes, transportation and social life during the 50 year period when small towns were thriving economic centers.

Where: Gail Borden Public Library, Meeting Room 1
When: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Please register.
Cost: no
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Small-Town Heritage: Life in Illinois Communities, 1870-1920 John Hallwas, a Road Scholar with the I - May 24
A fascinating look at the Illinois small town from the post-Civil War period through World War I, when most of the state’s more than 1,000 small communities flourished.

Where: Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N Grove Avenue, Meeting Room 1
When: 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Cost: Please register.
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Trout Park Workday - May 26
All are welcome to participate in prairie restoration activities. Wear sturdy shoes.

Where: Trout Park
When: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
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Trout Park Workday - May 26
All are welcome to participate in prairie restoration activities. Wear sturdy shoes.

Where: Trout Park
When: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Cost: no
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Memorial Day at Bluff City Cemetery - May 28
This program will be dedicated to all returning veterans.For more information, go to http://www.elginmemorialday.org

Where: Bluff City Cemetery
When: 11:00 a.m.
Cost: no
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Memorial Day at the Bluff City Cemetery - May 28
An Elgin tradition since 1868, this years' program will be dedicated to all returning veterans and recognize the 180th anniversary of General Winfield Scott’s march through the area as part of the Blackhawk War. Special tribute will be paid to two soldiers from that conflict, who are buried near the Fox River in the John Duerr Forest Preserve south of the city.

Where: Bluff City Cemetery
When: 11:00 a.m.
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Hidden Treasures in Elgin's Back Yards - May 30
Transportation in Elgin's early days was mainly by horse-drawn wagons, coaches and carriages. Thus, accessory structures were built behind homes to house and keep feed for animals. Many such buildings remain in Elgin, most adapted to other uses.

Where: Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N Grove Avenue, Meeting Room 1
When: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Please register.
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Hidden Treasures in Elgin's Back Yards - May 30
Come and see the variety of Elgin's early barns, stables, coach houses, hatcheries, chicken coops and outhouses.Please Register.

Where: Gail Borden Public Library, Meeting Room 1
When: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: no
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 Public Meetings


Chief's Monthly Community Meeting-Cancelled - May 21

Where: Elgin Police Department
When: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
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City Council Meeting - May 23

Where: City Hall
When: 6:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting
7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - May 29

Where: The Centre, West Conference Room
When: 6:00 p.m.
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 Special Events


Elgin 1440-Sunlit Gardens & Shaded Paths - May 15 - Sep. 15

Where: Explore & photograph along Elgin's garden paths, parks and nature trails.


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35th Annual Elgin Valley Fox Trot - May 26
To register or receive more information visit www.cityofelgn/foxtrot

Where: 231 Douglas Street
Intersection of Kimball & Douglas
When: 7:30 a.m.
Cost: FEES: 10 MILE-$45/5K RUN-$35/2 MILE-$12
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